The Guinea Jubilee "Meet the Artist" Reception was held at Gloucester Point Library on Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Guinea Jubilee print contest artists were honored at the reception. The event was well attended and those in attendance enjoyed speaking with the artists regarding their art. There were 14 entries for the art contest all of which portray the Guinea heritage and/or culture. There were more photographic entries then in previous years. A total of 10 photographs, 4 paintings and 1 drawing in all. Artists who participated were Lee Abston, Carol Aldridge, Paul Blais, Nancy Bryce, Germaine Curry, Mike Dirle, Lori Greene, and Lina Tjossem.

The winning artist will be recognized at the "Guinea Heritage Day" reception scheduled for September 11, 2016 at the Abingdon Ruritan Club on Guinea Road. The winning artist will receive a monetary prize of $750 and the runner up will receive a $100 prize.

The Guinea Jubilee Festival is scheduled for Friday, September 23rd, from 3 p.m to 10 p.m. and Saturday, September 24th, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.